Note that Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, or Swedish applicants who have graduated from upper secondary school (videregående skole) in Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Sweden do not need to document their proficiency in Norwegian.

Norwegian language courses

Living in Norway gives you an unparalleled opportunity to learn Norwegian. NTNU has various part-time classes to help you learn Norwegian as a second language.

Courses offered online

Courses offered in Trondheim

Norwegian for foreigners (15 ECTS) One-semester courses at various levels, offered in the autumn and spring semester. Open to exchange and master's degree students, PhD, staff and others.

Norwegian summer course(10 ECTS) 3-week intensive language course offered in late summer. Open to new exchange students at NTNU in Trondheim. Please note that there is a fee to participate in this course.

Courses offered in Ålesund

ASU10207 Norwegian for foreign exchange students (7.5 ECTS) One-semester course offered in the autumn and spring semester, open to exchange students. At least 75% necessary to take the written and oral exam. No fee. For more information, please contact Åse Mørkeset.

Norwegian course for master's degree students and employees Course with no credits offered during the semester for master's degree students and employees. For more information, please contact Anders Ulstein.

Courses offered in Gjøvik

Norwegian courses at Gjøvik Læringssenter (Gjøvik Learning Centre) Norwegian language courses at different levels, both regular and online courses. Students should contact Gjøvik Læringssenter, while PhD candidates and employees can contact their faculty for more information.